OUR MISSION

Queer Women of Esports is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to

making competitive gaming a more inclusive and equitable place for the LGBTQIA+ population.

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OUR ACTION

QWE firmly believes that, given the equal education, training, and opportunities, queer women belong in the top echelons of competitive gaming.

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We offer free educational resources, mentorship, and will begin providing direct financial sponsorship in the form of scholarships in the Spring of 2021.   

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We strongly support our trans sisters,

and welcome anyone who supports our mission to join our community. 

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We Play,

But Don't Compete

More than half of women ages 18-29 play video games,

yet only 9% of them identify as “gamers”.

When you examine competitive video gaming,

the proportions become even more lopsided. 

Women make up a scant 5% of esports participants.

We Earn Significantly Less

In order to find a female gamer on the list of overall highest esports earnings, you have to scroll to number 325.

Scarlett, the most successful female esports professional, has earned a total of $350,000 in her career. 

By comparison, the number one overall male earner has grossed almost $7,000,000.

It’s not an even playing field.

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Women who identify as queer face even more barriers.

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So let’s fix it.